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Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Lexington

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Wild Eggs
89/100 (475 ratings)
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American
Southwestern
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Brunch
Burrito
Eggs Benedict
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French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
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Chicken And Waffles
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Pancakes
Crepes
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Chili
Sit down
Southwestern
American
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Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Get the Mr. Potatohead. You won’t regret it. The waffles are very light, fluffy and giant in size. This is a must stop when you visit any city they..."
JiffyJeffener
"We recently had a positive experience at Wild Eggs.  Thorough service, and our breakfast had a great pace to it.  This place can certainly become..."
Zach & Chris
"I am very much NOT a breakfast person, unless it's a cup or two of coffee. But my husband is, so while staying in Lexington, he wanted to eat..."
Sheila
"What a tantalizing breakfast menu! Four of us shared the luscious cinnamon roll made in a cast iron skillet. I had the Mr. Potato Head casserole..."
Anita F. Gault
"My wife and I enjoyed our breakfast. We waited about 30 minutes but it was worth the wait. The OJ is delicious and the food tasty. My wife is..."
Arnold
"The Bloody Mary's were fabulous. The garnishes were delicious and dangerous at the same time. How can a pickle be that sweet and then require a fire..."
Angela R Kincer
"Awesome all around:  the food, the variety, the quality, the service.  Fresh squeezed OJ!  Wow.  Wish I could invest in this privately held..."
A.D.
"Have done breakfast and lunch. Very good breakfast though I'm not much breakfast guy. Agree with the other reviewer. Not cheap but not out of line..."
Mikie Steve
"Very good. I've been wanting to try this place for a while but have been hesitant because I figured it to be very crowded. I got a chance to go on a..."
Saintz49
"Delishes! Can't wait to go back! Great service..."
Susan
The Local Taco - Lexington
84/100 (1030 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Tater tots
Tortillas
Shrimp
Queso
Beef
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
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"The Shrimp taco was Awesome . All 4 of us got one and it was all our favorite . Cute place . The coleslaw was made with jalapeños and it was spicy..."
Teresa DeHaven Powell
"Really the best tacos in town. It's always very fast which is awesome for those in a hurry or getting food in between classes. The queso is always..."
A
"One of the best Americanized tacos I've tasted. I had a sampling of the shrimp, brisket, pork, and buffalo chicken during my first visit to Lexington..."
AlexB
"Update (August, 2017): Well, the brunch was very disappointing, at least in our opinion.  The tacos were served cold, and those on the main menu are..."
Zach & Chris
"Love. Love. Love. Great food, great..."
J
"One of my favorite places to eat!!!. I eat here several times a month. Love the food and atmosphere! I was just here again today and had excellent..."
Amegb21
"Fresh and so clean clean. I tried this place recently after a UK basketball game and was very impressed. I recommend the steak tacos, they were fresh..."
Dbo
"Great Value!. Cool atmosphere on College campus (the Strip), makes for good people watching from open air seating. Pitcher of Margaritas, assorted..."
M Wallace
"+ Good tacos with unique ingredients (I prefer the fish and shrimp ones)+ The sides are also unique and well done+ Nice front "patio"-..."
TheFoodFrog
"Perfect lunch spot! Two fresh tacos, side and a drink for $10. I had the steak taco and fish taco and they were both great. The mexi-tots are worth..."
Jessica
"Fresh tortillas!. Great spot... same observations about transforming the building and I think the food is pretty good. I had a steak..."
Mikie Steve
"I like this place; the menu is simple but each taco has a good flavor, it's not perfect, but get a drink at a bar and chill out especially on a warm..."
Chris M
"Best spot in the vicinity. Lots of places to eat on/around Limestone, but this one is clearly best. Very good food and a good value. They did a great..."
Steven Katz
"I like the food. It has a fresh, different spin on Mexican. Personally, I really enjoy the buffalo chicken tacos, but also have tried the southern..."
Kay Co
"Delicious, light LexMex. Local Taco is not your standard Mexican fare. Portions are just right and there are unexpected offerings. My favorite is the..."
Lexingtononian
"Great food, love the..."
Paul
"Taco Taco!. I tell you what I like about this jewell, their food is quality, granted the taste is not for someone who is expecting the ordinary..."
FoodMonkey
"Good fresh tortillas. Fried tortilla chips are good and the salsa is fantastic. Not an out of jar type at all. Queso blanco good as well. A bit..."
Big Daddy
"Lexington Needs More Loco. The problem with a lot of Lexington reviewers they do not understand or fully appreciate a different dining experience...."
Nochainsforme
"Worth a Try. I have been to fancy boutique taco/burrito places like this before, and have always been disappointed. The Local Taco was a nice change..."
ElBecko
"Not Mexican. This is certainly not a Mexican restaurant. It's more of a Tex-Mex cross with Southern food with plenty of local farms providing..."
Jeff Foster
"A bit pricey for what you get, but if you like trying new things, it's worth going once, or twice, maybe three..."
Jonathan Livers
"The name says it all. It's fresh, hip, delicious and amazing price. A must go. Don't waste money on taco bell. Pay about the same here for better..."
Damon Smith
"Fish Tacos, Yum. My first fish tacos ever were really good! Great patio. I think that is the main reason we stopped in. I will def..."
Nicole Von Wiegen Githire
"More pros than cons. Well, the tacos are very good and there are lots of flavors. also enchiladas and quesadillas are available. the problem is that..."
Nate
"Not Mexican but good. I think the tacos are really tasty here, but there is a very consistent issue with the temperature of the food - the Korean BBQ..."
Kilpatric Burgess
"I'm in love.. My friends and I tried The Local Taco for the first time last weekend, and it was AMAZING. The spicy shrimp taco was outstanding. The..."
Jbthinmint
"Pricey. The food was very good. The salad had some ingredients on it that were not on the menu (cheese for a lactose intolerant person = not good..."
Kelsey H
"THE LOCAL TACO - me likey. The Local Taco isn't perfect, but it's very good. First, yes, the tacos are decidedly on the small side like many of these..."
Connoisseur Of The Mundane
"This place is a keeper! The food, service, and the atmosphere checked all the boxes! I had the tequila lime chicken tacos paired with black beans and..."
Wally Burleson
"Best food with a good atmosphere and awesome..."
John
"Fabulous fresh food. Great food and seems to be very fresh. Probably the best queso and chips I have ever had. Very nice decor inside as..."
Brian Craig
"Great food, great service. My wife and I ate there the other day before a basketball game. We had a great meal (she had the shrimp tacos and I had..."
UK Fan
"Not your ordinary Mexican Resturant. Checked it out today, I like the concept, however it took forever to get to the register to place my order...and..."
Angela
"Chip and queso rock. Fish tacos are a nice change of pace from all the burrito joints. I like this place! Cool atmosphere also. Only down side is the..."
Jeff
"The Local Taco is decent. If you're expecting an authentic taqueria like El Gran Tako, stay away. The limited menu has tacos for people who don't..."
Tikkanen
"Excellent addition!. Working a couple doors down for 8-hours shifts means my food choices are kind of limited; luckily, Local Taco opened right..."
Kate Ewalt Bailey
"Delicious!. Got the Korean BBQ tacos, and sampled my boyfriends enchiladas. Also tried the guac, a lime margaritas, and queso. All super delicious!..."
E1223
"TORTILLAS!. I asked the owner about the deal with the tortilla's because I had been served 2 different ones.. one mouth watering and one not so good...."
Food Man
"Wonderful!!!. The margaritas were wonderful! Fresh made margarita mix = yum. I had the southern chicken taco and the korean beef taco and they were..."
Luvfords40503
"Local Taco!!!. Took my family there Wed. night. Loved the atmosphere...looks like it'd be a great place to watch a game as well!! Try the Tinga..."
Brad Lewis
"Good tacos. I had the Southern Fried and Korean Barbecue tacos and they were both good. I like that you can choose flour or corn tortillas. The side..."
Benita Clarke
"Local Taco delish. Tortillas fresh off the tortilla machine melt in your mouth. Every taco had such unique flavors. Can't wait to go..."
Dave Smith